Trails Center presents 'Buffalo Soldiers in the Wyoming and the West'
1501 N. Poplar St.
Casper, WY 82601
United States
Event Description
Casper, Wyo. – Join the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center on Saturday, August 16 at 1 p.m. for the presentation of "Buffalo Soldiers in Wyoming and the West" by Casper historian Tom Rea.
After the Civil War, about one-fifth of the regular U.S. cavalry troops in the West were black. These buffalo soldiers were sent to keep order on a disorderly frontier – a difficult job with blurry ethical boundaries. Despite meager food, castoff equipment and chronic racial prejudice, they performed well and played a vital role in many important events in Wyoming.
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The Trails Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1501 N. Poplar St., Casper, WY 82601
Admission is free
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.